3 kids steal and crash car into home after watching YouTube tutorials, police say
Published: Dec. 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM EST
NEWBURGH HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Three children, ages 8, 11 and 12, stole a car and crashed it into a home after watching how-to videos on YouTube, according to police.
On Saturday, officers were in pursuit of a stolen car in Ohio when it crashed into a men’s recovery home, causing minor damage.
Officers caught the three children who tried to run away after crashing the car.
Thankfully, no one was injured.
Newburgh Heights police told WOIO the 11-year-old was driving the car.
The children allegedly told police that they watched YouTube videos on how to steal cars.
Police said the children were later released to their parents and charges will be filed in juvenile court.
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